A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6362961 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 42500338 epoch_slot_no: 423538 block_no: 6362784 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 4719 time: 2021-10-12 19:23:49 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bedfc309062aaef1db9fcfa5e7c93e8f83cdd5ee726b45ad52ee081a506ecbeBlock Operator
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